Braintree Town won their local derby with Witham Town to record their first friendly victory of the season.

A double strike by Gavin Crane won the day for the Iron in a match which turned into a real midfield struggle.

The first goal came after just six minutes with the second, a delicate chip over Witham keeper Tony Williams, coming halfway through the second half.

Halstead Town finally got their pre-season campaign underway after two aborted attempts at friendlies.

They beat a young Bury Academy side 3-0 with Chris Crysell, who scored two, and Brett McQuiston the men on target.

Heybridge continued their fine pre-season form when they beat a Leyton Orient XI 4-1 at Scraley Road.

Dave Mackrory opened the scoring for the Swifts but the O's then equalised through a Dave Parsons free-kick.

A brace from Simon Parker and an Alex Fiddes strike then sealed another Swifts victory.

Wivenhoe Town notched up a 1-0 win over Jewson League division one side Brightlingsea.

The Dragons, who have just signed centre-half Richard Schultz from Halstead, scored through Kevin Hughes.

Chelmsford won 5-0 at Burnham Ramblers with goals from John Girling, Tesfaye Bramble, Grant Strong (2) and Ollie Berquez.

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